2017 Season

Set in mid-century Atlanta, Driving Miss Daisy tells the story of an elderly Jewish matron, Daisy Werthan, portrayed by four-time Emmy Award-winning actress Michael Learned (The Waltons), and her chauffeur, Hoke Colburn (Lance E. Nichols). At first, Daisy is none too happy about being forced to rely on a black man to get from one place to the next. Gradually, however, Hoke wins her over, and during the 25-year span of the play, the two develop a deep-rooted affection. This Pulitzer-Prize winning masterpiece is a delicate depiction of racial tensions, the passage of time, and the experience of aging. Playwright Alfred Uhry creates two outsiders who come to a mutual respect grounded in each of their independence, strength, and stubborn integrity.

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Set in mid-century Atlanta, Driving Miss Daisy tells the story of an elderly Jewish matron, Daisy Werthan, portrayed by four-time Emmy Award-winning actress Michael Learned (The Waltons), and her chauffeur, Hoke Colburn (Lance E. Nichols). At first, Daisy is none too happy about being forced to rely on a black man to get from one place to the next. Gradually, however, Hoke wins her over, and during the 25-year span of the play, the two develop a deep-rooted affection. This Pulitzer-Prize winning masterpiece is a delicate depiction of racial tensions, the passage of time, and the experience of aging. Playwright Alfred Uhry creates two outsiders who come to a mutual respect grounded in their independence, strength, and stubborn integrity.

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Winner of 5 TONY Awards (including Best Book and Best Original Score), The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz age musical featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not so bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight.

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Winner of 5 TONY Awards (including Best Book and Best Original Score), The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz age musical featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not so bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight.

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I Love a Piano is the celebration of the music of Irving Berlin. It follows the journey of a piano as it moves in and out of American lives from the turn of the century to the present. Along the way, the story comes to vibrant life with over sixty of Irving Berlin’s most beloved songs, including classics such as ‘Blue Skies,’ ‘There’s No Business Like Show Business,’ ‘Puttin’ On The Ritz,’ Cheek to Cheek,’ ‘Always,’ ‘How Deep Is the Ocean,’ ‘Anything You Can Do,’ ‘God Bless America,’ and, of course, ‘I Love a Piano.’ Alternately heartbreaking and hilarious, rousing and reflective, I Love a Piano is a fitting tribute to the man Jerome Kern famously said had ‘no place in America music – he is American music.’

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I Love a Piano is the celebration of the music of Irving Berlin. It follows the journey of a piano as it moves in and out of American lives from the turn of the century to the present. Along the way, the story comes to vibrant life with over sixty of Irving Berlin’s most beloved songs, including classics such as ‘Blue Skies,’ ‘There’s No Business Like Show Business,’ ‘Puttin’ On The Ritz,’ Cheek to Cheek,’ ‘Always,’ ‘How Deep Is the Ocean,’ ‘Anything You Can Do,’ ‘God Bless America,’ and, of course, ‘I Love a Piano.’ Alternately heartbreaking and hilarious, rousing and reflective, I Love a Piano is a fitting tribute to the man Jerome Kern famously said had ‘no place in America music – he is American music.’

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The Tony Award Winning musical, Million Dollar Quartet is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary December night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations that is both poignant and funny. Relive the era with the smash-hit sensation featuring an incredible score of rock ‘n’ roll, gospel, R&B and country hits, performed live onstage by world-class actors and musicians. Showcased hit songs include: “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Hound Dog,” and more.

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The Tony Award Winning musical, Million Dollar Quartet is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary December night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations that is both poignant and funny. Relive the era with the smash-hit sensation featuring an incredible score of rock ‘n’ roll, gospel, R&B and country hits, performed live onstage by world-class actors and musicians. Showcased hit songs include: “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Hound Dog,” and more.

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Meredith Baxter & Michael Gross from Family Ties star in Love Letters by A.R. Gurney. Love Letters is comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, but continued to share confidences. As the actors read the letters aloud, what is created is an evocative, touching, frequently funny but always telling pair of character studies in which what is implied is as revealing and meaningful as what is actually written down.

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Meredith Baxter & Michael Gross from Family Ties star in Love Letters by A.R. Gurney. Love Letters is comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, but continued to share confidences. As the actors read the letters aloud, what is created is an evocative, touching, frequently funny but always telling pair of character studies in which what is implied is as revealing and meaningful as what is actually written down. LIMITED ENGAGEMENT.

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Special Events

A Christmas Carol returns Dec. 8th-Dec. 18th, 2016.

Tickets for Totem Pole Playhouse’s 2016 production of “A Christmas Carol,” produced in association with Gettysburg Community Theatre, are now on sale at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater box office.

Set in Victorian England, “A Christmas Carol” is adapted from Charles Dickens’ classic tale and tells the story of miserly old Ebenezer Scrooge, who has come to consider Christmas celebrations a waste of time and money. After retiring to his quarters on Christmas Eve, he is visited by the ghost of his former partner, Jacob Marley, who tells him he will be visited by three spirits: The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Christmas Yet to Come.
As Scrooge meets these specters he is taken on a journey through his past, present and future. He awakens Christmas morning having learned a great deal and becomes caught up in the magic of Yuletide.

Ticket prices range from $30 to $36, with a $10 discount available for Totem Pole subscribers. Tickets may be purchased online at www.gettysburgmajestic.org, by phone at (717) 337-8200, or in person at 25 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg. Box office hours are 12-7:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and 1-5:30 p.m., Sunday.

Tickets

Tickets for the 2017 season will go on sale on February 7, 2017. Tickets can be ordered online or by calling our box office. Special shows are announced as production is confirmed.

Cost

Prices shown are for individual adult admission, and vary by show and seating level. A number of discount purchasing options are available. Regular season show discounts are available for groups of 10 or more (25%), for junior 5-15 (30%), and student 16-21 (20%). Savings may also be found by purchasing a subscription already discounted at 10% off. Discount codes apply to full price tickets only. There will be NO handling fee per ticket or order. Tickets are not refundable or transferable.

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Totem Pole Playhouse is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Our ticket prices are individually calculated based on licensing, production, and overhead costs for each show, so all ticket receipts and donations go toward providing you with an exceptional live theatre experience.

accessibility

Assisted listening devices are available at our box office. All performances are wheelchair accessible. Please mention any special needs when making your reservation.

age restrictions

Children under 5 are not admitted to Totem Pole Playhouse.

Groups

Your group of 10 or more can order tickets at a discount. Bring your party to the theatre and celebrate more than 60 years of quality entertainment with us. Call our box office at 1-888-805-7056 Ext. 2 to arrange your group visit. To get adjoining seats in one section, it is advisable that you make arrangements as early as possible!

Groups of 10-29 just $35.00 per ticket Groups of 30 or more just $25.00 per ticket

Following the performance, your group can get a close-up view behind the scenes. Tours must be reserved when you book your group.

Also ask about our complimentary tent for catered events or boxed lunch.

Bus Groups

In addition to the standard group discount, groups of 20 or more can receive complimentary tickets.

For more information on group rates, call us at 717-352-2164 or 888-805-7056

Students

Junior 5-15 tickets are 30% off

Gift Certificates

Our gift certificates are perfect for any occasion. Purchase a gift certificate in any denomination by calling the Box Office at 1-888-805-7056 Ext. 1 or order online. We will not accept the email version of the gift certificate and should either be picked up at the box office or mailed. Totem Pole Playhouse gift certificates cannot be used for A Christmas Carol at the Majestic Theater in Gettysburg. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Season Tickets

Our top subscription price is $171.00

Subscribers save 10% off regular ticket prices.

25% Discount on single tickets purchased to regular subscription shows.

30% Discount on all junior tickets.

Save $10 on your tickets to A Christmas Carol and lock-in your seats! (Unlimited number of tickets for purchase to A Christmas Carol for Totem Pole subscribers one month prior to going on sale to the general public.)